MAHC Was Invited to Share The Need for Housing in Maine with 400 Lighthouse Credit Union Team Members At Their Summit
BABA Will Have Wide Reaching Impacts on Affordable Housing Development - Consigli's Experience
MAHC members heard from Consigli's team members on their experience building a research lab and a university manufacturing facility applying BABA. The increased costs and time delays of Build America Buy America are real and will start impacting affordable housing projects now! MAHC is advocating against the full impact of BABA on affordable housing through expedited waivers, phased implementation, etc. Consigli presentation here.
4 Bold Housing Ideas from Maine State House Candidates -BDN Read more
More than 100 Maine legislative candidates tackled the question of how to solve the state’s housing crisis as part of a survey for the Bangor Daily News’ 2024 voter guide. The most-cited ideas from Democrats included expanding tax credits for affordable housing developers and investing in rent relief, while Republicans were more likely to advocate for reducing the time and cost of the permitting process and encouraging more young people to enter the trades.
Maine State Outreach Director - Establish the state’s Affiliate Support Organization (ASO) to formalize a network of support for the Maine affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International. Learn more.
New Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA) Names Director - Samantha Horn
MAHC testified in support last session to create a new Maine Office of Community Affairs that would consolidate resources across many state departments for municipalities including housing, land use, and climate resilience in one place. MAHC looks forward to MOCA coming together as a streamlined resource to support housing development in Maine.
This white paper provides a broad overview of the history and purpose of land banks nationwide, a look into the Maine statute regarding the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority, applications of land banks in similar areas, and suggestions for how municipalities and development partners may utilize the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority in the future to further affordable housing goals.Learn more.Szanton Company's Uptown Affordable Housing Named MDF Downtown Project of the Year
